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The Western Australia Director Rhys Vallance’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online.

Recently, God graciously provided us with a new office space; I am now working out of the Youth For Christ (YFC) office in Welshpool. This has been a real joy as I worked at YFC prior to my role at the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL). It's been a blessing reconnecting with people who mentored me in my walk with God and in my professional development. Please keep this new arrangement in your prayers that it may be a mutual blessing to ACL and YFC.

With the 7th September federal election day fast approaching, it is important for the Christian constituency to be well informed of party positions on issues which most concern them.

If you are in Western Australia, we encourage you to come along with some questions for the panelists. Some issues being explored on the night include: abortion, marriage, human trafficking, and being a Christian in the marketplace.

The Western Australia Director Rhys Vallance’s letter to supporters in the state is now available online.

As the first half of the year draws to a close, new projects are emerging for ACL in Western Australia, as we work towards seeing Christian principles and ethics influencing and affecting the way we are governed.

It is important now more than ever that Christians maintain an active voice in politics, as the nation deals with questions of social reform.

The Australian Christian Lobby has congratulated the Liberal Party on its resounding win in the Western Australian election and looks forward to the government following through on its commitments to the Christian constituency.

“On euthanasia, Mr Barnett reiterated his opposition to creating “a legal structure that established a framework for ending a life” and Christians expect this to be honoured in the next four years,” Mr Vallance said.

“He also spoke of his support for religious freedom and faith based education when he said ‘freedom of choice, freedom of religion is fundamental to Australian society and a logical consequence of that is freedom in education’.

“On the importance of chaplains in schools Mr Barnett committed an extra $2 million dollars per year for chaplaincy if re-elected,” Mr Vallance said.

Mr Vallance said that in relation to prostitution reform in the state, the ACL would continue to lobby the government to investigate the Swedish example which criminalises the purchase of sex.

“Although the Premier refused to commit to send a parliamentary delegation to Sweden to investigate this policy, he did suggest it could be investigated when the new parliament sits,” Mr Vallance said.

Mr Vallance said the ACL was pleased to engage with both the Liberal and Labor Party in organising the Make it Count event in Perth and also in organising smaller forums for Christians to meet with their local candidates.

Rhys Vallance is the Western Australian director of the Australian Christian Lobby. He spoke to the ACL's Katherine Spackman about the WA Make it Count event last week where the Premier Colin Barnett and Opposition Leader Mark McGowan addressed Christians. Western Australian go to the polls on Saturday, 9th March.

The Western Australia Director, Rhys Vallance, letter to supporters in the state is now available online.

The vision of the Australian Christian Lobby is to see Christian principles and ethics accepted and influencing the way we are governed, do business and relate to each other as a community.

The upcoming state election is an important opportunity to make sure Christians values can affect government. By now you should have received information about the ‘Make it Count’ leaders’ address from Premier Colin Barnett and Opposition Leader Mark McGowan on Tuesday, 26th February at Mount Pleasant Baptist Community College at 7.30pm. We hope you can make it.

On the 9th of March 2013, Western Australians will head to the polls. In the lead up to the election, the ACL has organised a Make it Count event with the Premier and Opposition Leader of the major parties on Tuesday 26th February at Mount Pleasant Baptist Community College from 7.30 to 9pm. Head to www.wavotes.org.au for more details.

The website also has information about the Meet Your Candidate Forums, where you can get to know the candidates more and ask them questions, and parties response to a questionnaire.